Concerto Competition
Showcase your talent with NOCB
Competition Overview
The North Oakland Concert Band Concerto Competition is an annual opportunity for talented young musicians to perform as featured soloists with our full ensemble. This prestigious competition has launched the careers of many accomplished musicians and provides an invaluable performance experience.
The winner will receive a prize totaling $1,000.00 for furthering music interests and will perform with the full North Oakland Concert Band at one of our regular season concerts, receiving professional-level accompaniment and the thrill of performing before a live audience of hundreds.
Eligibility
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High school students (grades 9-12)
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Undergraduate college students
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All wind, brass, and percussion instruments
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Michigan residents or students
Who Can Apply
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Prepare one complete concerto movement
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Work must be from standard concerto repertoire
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Audition performance: 8-12 minutes
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No previous NOCB Concerto Competition winners
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Performance from memory preferred, but not required